POONCH: District Administration Poonch in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, organized a patriotic musical concert today at KCM Government Degree College Poonch to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram. The event was attended by students from different institutions, civil society members, College Faculty.

The event featured performances by young artists from the district, including Tohid Ahmed, Liaquat Ali and Shazia. The renowned local musicians including Prem Prakash Khajuria and Sanjay Chamkeela left the audience spellbound.  Senior Lecturer, Haroon Rathore conducted the program. The event began with the national anthem, followed by a rendition of Vande Mataram. Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik and Vice Principal Professor Aurangzeb Anjam were among the guests. Earlier, District Cultural Officer Dr. Alamdar Adam welcomed the guests. The officials from the District Information Centre were also present. 

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here